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  • Desktop Support Engineer

    Vitol 4.9company rating

    Vitol job in Houston, TX

    Vitol is a leader in energy and commodities. Vitol produces, manages and delivers energy and commodities to consumers and industry worldwide. In addition to its primary business of trading, Vitol is invested in infrastructure globally, with $10+billion invested in long-term assets. Vitol's customers include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves its customers from some 40 offices worldwide. Revenues in 2024 were $331bn. Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 65+ nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force. Learn more about us here. This Role is located in Houston, TX - In office 5x a week Job Description The Desktop Support Engineer will have responsibility for: Providing day to day 1st and 2nd level support for both hardware and software related to End User Computing (including Hardware and Software support, telephony land and mobile, and printers) Assisting in the setup of meeting presentations and Videoconferencing calls Preparing in the desk set up of new joiners and visitors, including PC, phones, network connection and AD account Install, configure and maintain workstations hardware and software (Operating system and applications such as Windows 10, Office 2019/365, Bloomberg, Reuters Eikon, etc) Manage iPhone, computers, printers, scanners and other hardware Follow and maintain applications deployment via SCCM, Intune, other MDM applications Support and answer user's questions in the AMER region as well as support and interact with global support teams Document standards and follow procedures Will be required to work beyond normal business hours and be on call Create and maintain automation and scripts to benefit the helpdesk Perform desk moves, including transporting hardware, peripherals, disconnect and reconnect procedures, and cable management Qualifications Experience: Preferably at least 5-10 years' experience as desktop support or similar position Practical technical skills on Microsoft environment (Workstation Windows OS and Office products) Practical experience working with SCCM, Citrix, Intune or other MDM platform, Active Directory, NTFS file and share permissions Previous experience working with commodities and/or trading industry, an advantage An understanding of trading support applications, such as Reuters, Bloomberg, etc., an advantage Education: Preferably Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering or related IT Course work Fluency in Spanish or French, an advantage Additional Information Personal Characteristics Flexible and available out of business hours Highly responsive, energetic and enthusiastic Capable of prioritizing tasks and meeting critical deadlines Structured and rigorous Good management under stress and pressure Excellent judgment, attention to details Can work independently Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing Solution and results oriented Team player, with an open non-political style and a high level of personal integrity This Role is located in Houston, TX - In office 5x a week All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
    $31k-41k yearly est. 1d ago
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  • Risk Strategist (C++)

    Vitol 4.9company rating

    Vitol job in Houston, TX

    We are the world's largest independent energy and commodities trading company. Every day we use our expertise and logistical networks to distribute energy around the world, efficiently and responsibly. Vitol in a few numbers: Financials: $330 billion revenues in 2024; Physical footprint: Over 7 million barrels per day of crude oil and energy products and, 250 ships transporting our cargos at any point in time; Capital investments: Over $2.5 billion of capital committed to renewable projects. In addition to storages, refining capacity, service stations, etc.; Diverse workforce: 40 offices worldwide, 65 nationalities. For more information: vitol.com Job Description In order to better equip the front office teams, and in the context of tremendous growth in our trading portfolios, we are developing a greenfield Risk & PnL engine within our CTRM (Commodity Trading & Risk Management system). We are seeking someone with strong C++ or similar e.g., C#, Java, and Python development skills. You will join one other team member in Houston, with the rest of the team based in London. In this role, you will: Deploy: Roll-out of the new Risk & PnL engine to our Americas business (trading desks & risk management teams) - be the team's ambassador in Houston, closely collaborating both with the business and other tech teams Team-up: Liaise and work with the rest of the new Risk & PnL engine Dev team in London on any development needed by the Americas business Develop: Leverage core components of the new Risk & PnL engine, and other parts of the CTRM to develop reports, tools and functionalities required by the business As a Risk Strategist you will be at the crossroads of the development of this new Risk & PnL engine, facing both business priorities and technical challenges. You will often face ambiguous problems requiring you to define not only the answer but also the question. This role involves regular travel to London, to ensure close collaboration with the rest of the new risk engine Dev team. This Role is located in Houston, TX - In office 5x a week Qualifications What you need to bring C++ Development: 3+ years developing at enterprise-level. Demonstrated experience in the development of robust, maintainable and extensible code Python: Some enterprise-level experience. Experience working in front office risk applications. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Full proficiency in English. Strong sense of ownership, ability to work independently as well as in a team. Exemplary work ethics. University degree (Bachelor or Master) in a technical field. Qualifications that will help you stand out Experience with derivative risk concepts including option pricing and Greek risk measures. Energy markets experience. Additional Information What we offer Competitive compensation and benefits package. Exposure to a wide range of commodities, in energy and beyond, and unparalleled depth, from financial trading down to physical assets. Being part of a team of a diverse and experienced developers & quants team developing a cutting-edge Risk & PnL engine from scratch. Unrestricted access to trading desks, in a collaborative and flat working environment. Strong commitment of management & trading desks to the development and deployment of this new Risk & PnL engine. An international and collaborative workforce and team, across continents. Your role in global energy flows and challenges. This Role is located in Houston, TX - In office 5x a week
    $65k-122k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Trade Settlements Analyst

    Vitol 4.9company rating

    Vitol job in Houston, TX

    Vitol is a leader in energy and commodities. Vitol produces, manages and delivers energy and commodities to consumers and industry worldwide. In addition to its primary business of trading, Vitol is invested in infrastructure globally, with $13+ billion invested in long-term assets. Vitol's customers include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves its customers from some 40 offices worldwide. Revenues in 2024 were $331bn. For more information: vitol.com Job Description Vitol's Middle Office function couples a dynamic and challenging work environment with a team eager for growth, learning, and career development. The Middle Office is comprised of distinct and critical roles that support Economic, Operational, Legal and Regulatory health of our Commercial activities. The position offers the analyst the opportunity to work in an area of the organization that blends core business processes as well as the utilization and implementation of advanced technical tools and applications. As a Trade Settlements Analyst, you will develop an in-depth knowledge of how Vitol operates its businesses, along with valuable experience and skills related to the complete trade life-cycle, encompassing the people, processes, and systems. This role serves as a strong foundation for future advancement and opportunities within the organization. Responsibilities may include: Responsible for the daily invoicing of trades and processing the entry of product and ancillary trade-related invoices in Vista Working directly with the Traders, Operators/Schedulers, and Commercial Analysts with regards to tracking and maintaining accuracy and completeness of trades in Vista (trade processing system) Interacting with various MIS teams to design and implement optimized workflows utilizing Python Coordinating with global Data Science team in the implementation and application of artificial intelligence within various business processes Invoice to cost budget reconciliations to ensure accurate capture of PnL Preparation of approved invoices for payment and coordinating with Treasury for accurate cash forecasting Timely and accurate settlement including the invoicing of sales, purchases, transportation and various ad hoc costs Reconciliation and rolling of monthly storages for accurate inventory reporting Building relationships with counterparties to facilitate settlement Budget and cost review, and reconciliation of all open items Problem solve and explain month end anomalies from Vista for/with accounting Assist with the correct support documentation for physical movements Other projects as assigned - includes working on assignments from front office / Commercial team Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in with a focus in Business, Engineering or other related fields Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Proficiency in Python coding Preferred Multi-lingual (Spanish / Portuguese) viewed as a positive Ability to conceptually understand business flows Self-motivated and proactive in problem solving Highly organized Takes the initiative, self-starter Works well under pressure / fast-paced environment Analytical approach to data Adaptability Seeks to continuously build knowledge Excellent communication skills Additional Information Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. Because of the collaborative, fast-paced, and high energy nature of our business, Vitol requires team members to work from our fully equipped office All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
    $67k-107k yearly est. 8d ago
  • Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Agentic Workflow

    Vitol 4.9company rating

    Vitol job in Houston, TX

    Vitol is a leader in energy and commodities. Vitol produces, manages and delivers energy and commodities to consumers and industry worldwide. In addition to its primary business of trading, Vitol is invested in infrastructure globally, with $10+billion invested in long-term assets. Vitol's customers include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves its customers from some 40 offices worldwide. Revenues in 2024 were $331bn. Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 65+ nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force. Learn more about us here. This Role is located in Houston, TX - In office 5x a week Job Description We are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer / Platform Engineer to design and build a production-grade agentic workflow platform. This role sits at the intersection of LLM systems engineering, distributed platforms, and applied ML, with a strong emphasis on orchestration, reliability, and extensibility. You will be responsible for architecting and implementing agent-based workflows that integrate large language models, retrieval systems, structured knowledge, and external APIs-designed for robustness, observability, and real-world business use. * Design and implement multi-agent and single-agent workflows using orchestration patterns and tools, context engineering, memory management, and guardrail strategies. * Design RAG pipelines incorporating vector search, hybrid retrieval, and citation tracking. * Implement knowledge graph-backed reasoning, including ontologies, entity resolution and graph-based context construction. * Design evaluation frameworks for agent task completion correctness, quality, cost, and latency. * Develop and deploy machine learning models, focusing on production readiness, scalability, and performance. * Collaborate with data scientists to transition experimental models into robust, production-grade applications. * Integrate with collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, alerting systems) for intelligent distribution of insights. * Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment, testing, and monitoring of models. * Architect and deploy systems on AWS, leveraging compute, storage and security services Qualifications * Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. * 6+ years of experience in software engineering, ML engineering, or platform engineering. * Strong proficiency in writing production-grade Python, and experience with Claude Code or Cursor. * Hands-on experience with LLM-based systems, including: * LangChain / LangGraph * MCP * Langsmith * Claude or comparable frontier models * AWS AgentCore or comparable agentic frameworks * Solid understanding of RAG architectures, embeddings, and vector search. * Experience designing and consuming APIs (REST and/or async/event-driven). * Strong cloud engineering experience on AWS. * Knowledge of how to fine-tune frontier models to specific domain knowledge * Experience with distillation, quantization and small language models is a plus * Experience deploying traditional machine learning models into production environments using MLOps tools and best practices. * Knowledge of distributed systems, large-scale model optimization, and API development. * Exceptional ability to work on a team - especially a dynamic, innovative "tiger team" developing early stage PoC systems. * Strong understanding of container orchestration and cloud-native application design. * Ability to work in dynamic environments, handling rapid experimentation and iterative development. Additional Information Personal Characteristics * A self-motivated individual who thrives on seeing the results of their work and its impact on the business * Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing * A keen sense for the art of the possible * Proven ability to be flexible and work hard, both independently and collaboratively * Methodical and organized - in general, in experimental design, and in code! * Attention to detail with strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills * An interest in learning about the energy commodities space * Resourceful and able to think creatively and adapt in a dynamic and energetic environment * Team player, with an open, non-political style and a high level of personal integrity * Desire to be a thought-partner in a fast-growing team, and make an impact at a business that sits at the heart of the world's energy flows This Role is located in Houston, TX - In office 5x a week All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
    $63k-109k yearly est. 14d ago
  • Full Stack Desk Developer (Python/React)

    Vitol 4.9company rating

    Vitol job in Houston, TX

    Vitol is the world's largest independent energy and commodities trading company. Every day we use our expertise and logistical networks to distribute energy around the world, efficiently and responsibly. From 40 offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed over $1 billion of capital to renewable projects and are identifying and developing low-carbon opportunities around the world. Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 65+ nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force. Learn more about us here. This Role is located in Houston, TX - In office 5x a week Job Description We are hiring for Full Stack Developer positions across multiple teams, working closely with a wide range of business lines. You will be given the opportunity to work with technical and non-technical experts and develop innovative solutions, and full-stack applications used globally across a wide range of commercial and operational desks. The role will offer you an incredible opportunity to impact decisions through the development of innovative solutions. You will be heavily involved in helping transform the existing applications landscape, where your ability to quickly understand business requirements, communicate effectively, work independently and rapidly prototype/iterate over new and existing requirements will be crucial in driving modern cutting-edge solutions to empower our commercial teams. Full Stack Developer roles, located in Houston, TX characterize themselves by: * Rapid Prototyping: Working closely with the operations/commercial teams to build and support market-focused business development applications and support existing tools, by rapidly iterating on user feedback, turning it into actionable value-adding solutions * Project Management: Analyze ongoing business and user requirements and independently manage project lifecycles from end-to-end within the team. * Innovation: Suggest innovative and reliable technical solutions for the business, enhancing existing processes or identifying new opportunities for the business to leverage. * Platform Expertise and Integration: Develop a deep understanding of Vitol's MIS platforms and tools, their functionalities and capabilities to help the platforms thrive. Qualifications * Relevant university degree * 3+ years of full stack Python + .NET C# (backend) development experience with in-depth knowledge of ORM and API frameworks * 3+ years of full stack Typescript React development experience * Experience using Python libraries such as Fast API, SQL Alchemy and Pydantic is mandatory * Experience using C# Entity Framework preferred * Experience in building, maintaining and optimizing relational SQL databases (PostgresSQL/Oracle) * Passion for developing in Python, C# and React and a driven desire to engage with both our development community and the business * Drive to stay up to date with changes in the Python, C# and Typescript React landscape, and develop on the forefront of these exciting and fast-paced programming languages Additional Information Work Environment * This job operates in a professional office environment. Because of the collaborative, fast-paced, and high energy nature of our business, Vitol requires team members to work from our fully-equipped office. * Team management: lead by example (on duty…), non-political style (Vitol and his team before his own interests) and a high level of personal integrity * Business and user focus (no "IT for IT" spirit) * Thinking solution and not problem * Highly responsive, energetic and enthusiastic * Capable of prioritizing tasks and meeting critical deadlines * Excellent judgment, attention to details * Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing * Ease with Follow The Sun (FTS) organization All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
    $79k-105k yearly est. 43d ago
  • Contract Negotiator

    Vitol 4.9company rating

    Vitol job in Houston, TX

    Vitol is the world's largest independent energy and commodities trading company. Every day we use our expertise and logistical networks to distribute energy around the world, efficiently and responsibly. From 40 offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed over $1 billion of capital to renewable projects and are identifying and developing low-carbon opportunities around the world. Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 65+ nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force. Learn more about us here. This Role is located in Houston, TX - In office 5x a week Job Description As a Contract Negotiator, you will be responsible for leading the negotiation, drafting, and management of a wide range of complex commercial contracts, specifically ISDA Master Agreements and NAESB Base Contracts, within the energy and commodities sector. You will collaborate closely with legal, commercial, compliance, credit, tax, accounting and operations teams to ensure contracts align with company objectives, mitigate risks, and comply with all relevant regulations. Key Responsibilities: Negotiate, draft, and review complex commercial agreements related to energy trading, including ISDA Master Agreements (including Credit Support Annexes) and NAESB Base Contracts. Review and negotiate ancillary trading documentation, including EEI, natural gas storage and transportation agreements, and other industry-standard agreements, as required. Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Legal, Compliance, Commercial, Credit, Risk, Operations) to ensure contracts meet business and regulatory requirements. Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks, proposing practical solutions to protect company interests. Maintain accurate records of all contracts and correspondence in the company's contract management system. Stay current on legal, regulatory, and market developments impacting energy contracts. Support the development and continuous improvement of contract templates and negotiation playbooks. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, or a related field; JD or equivalent legal qualification preferred. Minimum 5 years' experience negotiating and managing contracts in the energy, commodities, or related sectors; in-house experience at a trading house or energy company preferred. Deep understanding of derivatives, physical and financial trading, and associated risk management concepts. Strong understanding of contract law, energy markets, and regulatory frameworks. Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems. Detail-oriented with a proactive and solutions-focused approach. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Additional Information Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. Because of the collaborative, fast-paced, and high energy nature of our business, Vitol requires team members to work from our fully-equipped office. Team management: lead by example (on duty…), non-political style (Vitol and his team before his own interests) and a high level of personal integrity Business and user focus (no “IT for IT” spirit) Thinking solution and not problem Highly responsive, energetic and enthusiastic Capable of prioritizing tasks and meeting critical deadlines Excellent judgment, attention to details Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing Ease with Follow The Sun (FTS) organization All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
    $60k-90k yearly est. 17d ago
  • Direct Tax Manager

    Vitol 4.9company rating

    Vitol job in Houston, TX

    Vitol is a leader in energy and commodities. Vitol produces, manages and delivers energy and commodities to consumers and industry worldwide. In addition to its primary business of trading, Vitol is invested in infrastructure globally, with $10+billion invested in long-term assets. Vitol's customers include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves its customers from some 40 offices worldwide. Revenues in 2024 were $331bn. For more information: vitol.com Vitol's Tax team is comprised of high-achieving individuals who have a proven track record of expanding their value-added impact far more broadly than a traditional tax role would allow. In addition to managing the federal, state, and international tax compliance of the North American Vitol entities, they provide expert tax guidance to management, commercial, investments, and other relevant teams. The Direct Tax team serves a vital role in the Vitol organization, as they are responsible for guiding and managing all of the tax aspects of our trading, renewable asset, and service companies. Through this role you will gain exposure to Vitol's core trading business, upstream businesses, renewables (wind/solar/renewable natural gas/etc.) businesses, as well as in deal and investment transactions. As a group capable of providing meaningful tax analyses and detailed insight, they are called upon regularly and often by Senior Management to provide information used in senior regional and global decision-making processes. Vitol's Tax organization couples a dynamic and challenging work environment with a team eager for growth, learning, and career development. Responsibilities include: Supporting investment and deal teams in new business acquisitions and/or sales processes Performing the review of federal income tax returns and review of estimated/extension tax payments Performing the review of the quarterly income tax accruals, tax account reconciliations, deferred tax items, and current and deferred tax for provision reporting purposes Gathering, organizing, calculating and correctly utilizing data from the general ledger and accounting (VEGA) and trading (VISTA) systems Managing the response of federal income tax audits and jurisdictional tax notices Assistance with Pillar 2 calculations for North America Identifying tax savings opportunities and performing tax planning Other duties as assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time Successful candidates will: Manage a team of four highly capable professionals Be able to handle multiple priorities, tasks and simultaneous projects Be curious, creative and up for a challenge Have a genuine desire to build relationships across a global business Be comfortable undertaking new concepts and ideas associated with a fast-paced, dynamic business Have strong quantitative, analytical and critical thinking skills Continually assess, challenge and improve processes Work effectively both as part of a team and independently Have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Earn the trust of others by continuously demonstrating the ability to follow-through Qualifications 12 or more years of federal income tax experience with equivalent federal corporate tax (including consolidations) compliance and accrual (ASC 740 / IAS 12) experience in business or industry Experience in managing a team in a multinational corporation Advanced Excel skills CPA license is preferred Experience with OneSource Income Tax is preferred Exposure to partnership tax is preferred Exposure to international and/or state income tax is preferred Working knowledge of tax implications related to Renewable Energy projects and transactions is preferred Additional Information Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. Because of the collaborative, fast-paced, and high energy nature of our business, Vitol requires team members to work from our fully equipped office All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
    $77k-105k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Senior Machine Learning Engineer

    Vitol 4.9company rating

    Vitol job in Houston, TX

    Join us to shape the way energy trades in the future The energy we use to power our daily lives is delivered through pipelines, on ships, via truck and rail, and in wires and batteries. As a leading energy trader, Vitol is at the heart of energy markets worldwide, moving more than 5% of the world's energy, every single day. For 50 years we've challenged the status quo, looking for opportunities to create efficiencies and improve performance, and the recent explosion of data in the industry is just the next step in that journey. Today's energy markets face new challenges: changes in the way people consume energy, rising economic powers, new technologies, and geo-political shifts are changing the energy landscape, not to mention the COVID-19 pandemic and the beginning of the global energy transition. The Data Science team works closely with the commercial decision makers, using cutting edge machine learning to shape our understanding of the world's energy markets, identify new opportunities and turn data into impactful decision making. This is an opportunity to join a friendly, entrepreneurial and non-hierarchical environment, in a fun and agile team, and help revolutionize the way data is used within the organization. About Vitol Vitol is an energy and commodities company with revenues of $400 billion in 2023; its primary business is the trading and distribution of energy products globally - it trades over seven million barrels per day of crude oil and products and, at any time, has 250 ships transporting its cargoes. Vitol's clients include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves clients from some 40 offices worldwide and is invested in energy assets globally including 16mm3 of storage, 480kbpd of refining capacity, and 7,000 service stations. To date, we have committed over $2.5 billion of capital to renewable projects, and are identifying and developing low-carbon opportunities around the world. Who are we? Our people are our business: the company's value derives ultimately from them. It is on their expertise, innovation, drive and relationships that we depend for the development and growth of our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unfettered by hierarchy. Our business is global and our people are as diverse as the world in which we work. We have over 60 nationalities among our team - giving us a diversity of thinking which we believe translates into a greater understanding of our customers and better and more informed decisions. Job Description As our portfolio of work continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Machine Learning Engineer to join our data science and machine learning team. The individual will work closely with the data and machine learning specialists, software engineers and commercial teams to deliver machine learning models and applications. We work across the trading business, operations, and other support functions; so the individual will need to be comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders and technologies. The Machine Learning Engineer at Vitol has visibility and impact across the full project workflow: from working with business stakeholders to help define the project, to data collation and processing, exploratory analysis, model selection and tuning, and implementation of production models. The successful candidate will join a team of experienced, collaborative practitioners, who are (pragmatically) solving some of the most challenging and impactful problems the energy industry is facing; as well as pushing the boundaries around the 'art of the possible'. Core Responsibilities include: * Being an energetic and enthusiastic member of a team uniquely positioned to bring the power of data to bear on the inner workings of the energy industry * Ability to relate effortlessly with the commercial side of the business, being a thought leader and looking for new ways how AI/DS can create value for Vitol * Leading design, development, and deployment of machine learning systems, bringing their technical knowledge and experience into the team, and using this to create real solutions to real problems. * Prioritization of projects based on changing business conditions and a keen eye for where maximum value can be delivered * Collaborating with cross-functional technology teams to gather requirements and ensure the solutions align with business objectives * Helping integrate the team's solutions (including GenAI) into existing systems and platforms to provide seamless user experiences and scale adoption * Actively participating in code reviews, experiment design and tooling decisions to help drive the team's velocity and quality * Helping build data and machine learning expertise within the business through knowledge sharing Qualifications * Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field. Ph.D. is a plus * Fluency in Python with the ability to write clean, modular, well-documented code as well as a solid understanding of coding best practices * 5-7+ years in industry developing and deploying machine learning models, preferably in NLP, LLM and ideally generative AI domains * Experience in successfully applying LLMs to solve business problems, solid understanding of Gen AI design paradigms and best practices * Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Transformers * Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS) and containerization technologies (Docker) * Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and in a team * Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders * Understanding of machine learning fundamentals, including deep learning, generative models, NLP techniques, such as sentiment analysis, and entity recognition and disambiguation Additional Information Desired Experience * Practical, real world (production) experience with Gen AI based models and their applications * Experience in the energy or commodities trading industry, with knowledge of financial markets and trading concepts * Experience integrating machine learning systems into interactive dashboards (e.g. Dash, Streamlit) and present use cases of machine learning to non-technical colleagues * Time series modelling (both machine-learning and econometric approaches) * Application of a wide range of ML methodologies to real life applications * Enterprise software development (systems design, code review, version control, etc.) * Data orchestrators (Airflow, Dagster) and cloud-based ETL/ELT pipelines * Awareness of continuous integration and delivery concepts/technologies Personal Characteristics * A self-motivated individual who thrives on seeing the results of their work make an impact in the business * Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing * Proven ability to be flexible, work hard, and a sense for the art of the possible * Methodical, organized and with an attention to detail - in general, in experimental design, and in code! * Willingness to share their knowledge and learn from others * An interest in learning about the commodities space * Resourceful, able to think creatively and adapt in a dynamic environment * Team player, with an open non-political style and a high level of integrity * Desire to be a thought-partner in a fast-growing team, and make an impact at a business that sits at the heart of the world's energy flows What we offer * Competitive salary and benefits package * Large diversity of projects with real-world impacts on a truly global scale * Entrepreneurial environment within a flat hierarchy, where great ideas come to life quickly * Close collaboration with various business units across our key regions (eg. London, Singapore, Houston, Geneva) * A highly motivated DS and ML team comprised of experienced individuals with a supportive attitude and great team spirit * Being part of the energy transition through increased emphasis on renewable & alternative energy sources at a pivotal moment in the industry * Strong management commitment to incorporating machine learning into the future of Vitol's operations All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
    $95k-143k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Python Data Engineer

    Vitol 4.9company rating

    Vitol job in Houston, TX

    Vitol is a leader in energy and commodities. Vitol produces, manages and delivers energy and commodities to consumers and industry worldwide. In addition to its primary business of trading, Vitol is invested in infrastructure globally, with $10+billion invested in long-term assets. Vitol's customers include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves its customers from some 40 offices worldwide. Revenues in 2023 were $400bn. Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 65+ nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force. Learn more about us here. This Role is located in Houston, TX - In office 5x a week Job Description We are looking for a talented and motivated Python Data Engineer to help us expand our data assets in support of our analytical capabilities in a full-time role. This role will have the opportunity to interface directly with our traders, analysts, researchers and data scientists to drive out requirements and deliver a wide range of data related needs. What you will do: Write modular, reusable components to liaise between external sources of data, internal tools and databases Work with our business sponsors to drive out requirements for data ingestion and access Translate business requirements into technical deliveries Maintain the cleanliness and centrality of the Vitol Python codebase, while adhering to existing designs and coding conventions as much as possible Contribute to our developer tools and Python ETL toolkit, including standardization and consolidation of core functionality Efficiently coordinate with the rest of our global team Participate in Vitol's Python development community and act as a liaison for our growing business development efforts Qualifications 7+ years of enterprise-level coding experience with Python Computer Science, MIS or related degree Experience with Data Engineering and building data pipelines Experience scraping websites with Requests, Beautiful Soup, Selenium, etc. Oracle / PL SQL development experience including stored procedures Strong understating of object-oriented design, design patterns, SOA architectures Past experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment Proficient understanding of peer-reviewing, code versioning, and bug/issue tracking tools. Familiarity with Pandas and NumPy packages Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Commodities/Energy Industry experience desired Familiarity with containerization solutions like Docker and Kubernetes is a plus This Role is located in Houston, TX - In office 5x a week Additional Information Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. Because of the collaborative, fast-paced, and high energy nature of our business, Vitol requires team members to work from our fully-equipped office. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
    $84k-119k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Network Engineer

    Vitol 4.9company rating

    Vitol job in Houston, TX

    Vitol is a leader in energy and commodities. Vitol produces, manages and delivers energy and commodities to consumers and industry worldwide. In addition to its primary business of trading, Vitol is invested in infrastructure globally, with $10+billion invested in long-term assets. Vitol's customers include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves its customers from some 40 offices worldwide. Revenues in 2023 were $400bn. Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 65+ nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force. Learn more about us here. This Role is located in Houston, TX - In office 5x a week Job Description The Network Engineer will be based in Houston and will report to the Network manager and will have responsibility for: * Main task is to ensure the day-to-day network operation and monitoring, find and technically solve problems related to network with a business-oriented approach * Work with other IT teams on a global scale to implement new systems and address security concerns * Maintain network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis, troubleshooting network problems, and escalating problems to vendor, office, datacenter and remote location * Upgrade network equipment to the latest stable firmware releases * Design and implement both wire and wireless networks of an organization, including LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet exposure and Sdwan solution * Cisco ISE authentication (802.1x, Radius & Tacacs) * Enhance network security, as well as documenting network processes and cabling layouts * Knowledge of regulatory requirements and security compliance standards relevant to network infrastructure * Ensure that proxy solution is up and running and be able to manage deployment * Nice to have telephony knowledge for SBC and Teams environment * Will be required to work beyond normal business hours and be on call * Integrate and be part of a Follow the Sun team * Manage and ensure F5 LTM / GTM environment Qualifications * Very strong technical skills on Cisco Equipment - CCNP certification preferred * Implement and maintain Palo Alto Firewalls for network security and access control. * Utilize SolarWinds NPM (Network Performance Monitor) and NCM (Network Configuration Manager) for network monitoring and configuration management. And ThousandEyes solution. * Solid understanding of Cisco routing and switching products and networking (Eigrp, Ospf, BGP / DmVPN/ Catalyst & Nexus) * SDwan, Internet & low latency circuit experience is required * Wi-fi deployment and operation on Aruba & Cisco Meraki * Cloud experiences on Azure, AWS, GCP is required * Audiocode SBC + IP phones * Proxy solution such as McAfee, Zscaler, Palo Alto * WAF on F5 Silverline * F5 LTM certification will be a plus * Automation, python script, ansible is required * Experience with Trading Market Data is an advantage * Education: Minimum Bachelor of Science in Networking * Experience: 8-10 years as Network engineer in a multi-cultural environment This Role is located in Houston, TX - In office 5x a week Additional Information Work Environment * This job operates in a professional office environment. Because of the collaborative, fast-paced, and high energy nature of our business, Vitol requires team members to work from our fully-equipped office. * Team management: lead by example (on duty…), non-political style (Vitol and his team before his own interests) and a high level of personal integrity * Business and user focus (no "IT for IT" spirit) * Thinking solution and not problem * Highly responsive, energetic and enthusiastic * Capable of prioritizing tasks and meeting critical deadlines * Excellent judgment, attention to details * Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing * Ease with Follow The Sun (FTS) organization All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
    $66k-89k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • I/E/C Specialist

    Vitol 4.9company rating

    Vitol job in Houston, TX

    Vitol Biomethane, part of the global Vitol group, is at the forefront of sustainable energy by transforming landfill gas into clean, usable natural gas. We collaborate with landfill owners across the US, installing and operating advanced facilities directly on-site to deliver renewable energy into the nation's pipeline system. Join us and help drive the transition to a cleaner energy future. Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 65+ nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force. Learn more about us here. Job Description The I/E/C Specialist is a senior, hands-on technical role responsible for supporting construction completion, commissioning, startup, and early operations of a growing portfolio of Renewable Natural Gas facilities. This position is a field-forward individual contributor role, acting as the technical bridge between Engineering, Construction, and Operations to ensure systems are safe, functional, maintainable, and ready for long-term operations. This role requires extensive travel and direct engagement at active construction and operating sites. The I/E/C Specialist operates with significant autonomy while remaining tightly aligned with Operations leadership and project teams. Travel Expectations 60-75% travel, particularly during active construction and commissioning periods Multi-state site support with flexibility to self-schedule travel in coordination with project and operations needs Construction Completion & Commissioning Provide hands-on I/E/C support during construction closeout, commissioning, and startup Verify installations, support loop checks, FAT/SAT activities, and startup readiness Troubleshoot instrumentation, electrical, PLC, and HMI issues in the field Operational Readiness & Reliability Support transition from construction to operations with a focus on reliability, safety, and maintainability Assist site teams in resolving complex I/E/C issues during early operations Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions related to control or electrical failures Cross-Functional Coordination Work directly with Engineering, Construction, Operations, vendors, and site leadership Provide practical, field-driven feedback on designs, drawings, and constructability Serve as a technical liaison to ensure design intent aligns with operational reality Training & Knowledge Transfer Train and mentor plant operators and technicians on I/E/C systems and troubleshooting Help elevate site-level technical capability and reduce long-term dependency on external support Standards & Continuous Improvement Support development and refinement of I/E/C standards, practices, and preferred equipment Identify opportunities to simplify systems, improve reliability, and enhance maintainability Qualifications 8-12+ years of hands-on I/E/C experience in RNG, oil & gas, power generation, chemical, or similar industrial environments Strong field experience with PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, MCCs, VFDs, and industrial plant power systems Proven experience supporting construction, commissioning, startup, and early operations Practical, execution-focused mindset with strong troubleshooting skills Ability to work independently while coordinating across multiple disciplines Willingness and ability to travel extensively as required by project needs Controls & Automation Experience Candidates must demonstrate practical familiarity with industrial automation systems, examples include: PLCs: Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix), Siemens (S7), or equivalent HMIs / SCADA: FactoryTalk View, Ignition, Wonderware/AVEVA, or similar Communications: Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP & RTU, Profibus/Profinet, serial, fiber, radio, cellular telemetry Ability to navigate logic, troubleshoot I/O and communications faults, and support controlled logic changes under MOC Instrumentation & Process Systems Candidates are expected to understand how the process operates and how instrumentation impacts safety, compliance, and uptime. Hands-on experience with industrial instrumentation commonly used in RNG, examples include: Pressure Gauge, absolute, and differential pressure transmitters Low-pressure gas service (wellfield headers, blower suction/discharge) High-pressure service (compression, upgrading skids, pipeline interface) DP transmitters for filter and vessel monitoring Emerson - Rosemount 3051, 1151, 2088 Yokogawa - EJA/EJX Series Endress+Hauser - Cerabar, Deltabar Honeywell - SmartLine ST700/ST800 Temperature RTDs (2-wire, 3-wire, 4-wire) Thermocouples (Type J, K) Temperature transmitters for process gas, glycol, oil, and ambient monitoring Omega - RTDs, thermocouples Emerson - Rosemount 3144P, 644 Endress+Hauser - iTEMP Series Flow Thermal mass flow meters (low-pressure gas, wellfields) Ultrasonic flow meters (gas custody transfer or monitoring) Differential pressure flow elements (orifice, venturi) Coriolis or turbine meters Emerson - Micro Motion Coriolis, Rosemount 8800 Vortex Endress+Hauser - Proline Promass, Prosonic Siemens - SITRANS F Sage Metering - Thermal mass gas meters Level Radar (guided wave and non-contact) Ultrasonic Differential pressure level transmitters Point-level devices (float, tuning fork, capacitance) Emerson - Rosemount 5300/5400 Radar Endress+Hauser - Micropilot, Levelflex VEGA - VEGAPULS, VEGAFLEX Magnetrol - Eclipse, displacer and float switches Gas analyzers (CH₄, CO₂, O₂, H₂S, moisture) Gas Composition / Quality ABB - NDIR gas analyzers Siemens - ULTRAMAT, OXYMAT Servomex - MultiExact, SERVOTOUGH O₂ / H₂S / Safety Monitoring Dräger - Fixed gas detection systems MSA - GasGard, Ultima Teledyne, similar - O₂ and gas analyzer Michell Instruments, similar - Dew point analyzers Includes experience with: Sample conditioning systems Calibration gas handling and validation Analyzer shelter integration Control valves Emerson - Fisher globe/ball valves Flowserve - Valtek Neles/various - Ball and control valves Actuators & Positioners Emerson - Fisher DVC6200/6000 ABB - TZIDC Siemens - SIPART PS2 Rotork - Electric actuators Solenoids ASCO - RedHat series Parker, similar - Industrial solenoids Electrical Power, MCCs & Drives Experience with low- and medium-voltage industrial power systems Troubleshooting MCCs, motor starters, and control panels Configuration and diagnostics of VFDs for blowers, compressors, and pumps Ability to read and interpret one-lines, schematics, loop diagrams, and control drawings Familiarity with hazardous area classifications (Class I, Div 1 / Div 2) Analyzer Shelters, Compressor Skids & Upgrading Systems Analyzer Shelters ShelterWorks Siemens (integration packages) Familiarity with HVAC, purge systems, hazardous-area electrical design Compressors & Blowers Ariel, Mayekawa, Ingersoll Rand, Lonestar VFDs & Motor Control Rockwell Automation - PowerFlex series ABB - ACS drives Siemens - SINAMICS Gas Upgrading, Treatment & Safety Shutdown Systems Upgrading Systems Wilexa - TSA systems Sepuran - Membrane systems Guild Associates - PSA / nitrogen rejection H₂S & Polishing Norit Carbon - Carbon vessels, Sulfur removal media PSB- Deoxogenation, molecular sieve dehydration Safety & Shutdown-or similar Emerson - ESD systems Honeywell - Safety Manager Det-Tronics - Gas & flame detection Construction, Commissioning & Startup Experience Proven experience supporting facilities from drawings through operation, including: Panel inspections, cable terminations, instrument installations, and punchlist resolution Loop checks, functional testing, interlock and cause-and-effect verification Startup troubleshooting, nuisance trip resolution, alarm tuning, and early-life reliability improvements Additional Information What Defines a Tenured I/E/C Technician Comfortable working independently in the field under time and operational pressure Strong safety discipline, including LOTO and energized work controls Clear communicator with operations, engineering, and contractors Leaves systems more reliable, better documented, and easier to maintain than they were found What This Role Is (and Is Not) • ✔ Senior, hands-on technical contributor • ✔ Field-based, execution-oriented, high-impact • ✖ Not a traditional people manager role • ✖ Not primarily office- or strategy-based All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
    $42k-75k yearly est. 21d ago
  • Software Engineer in Data Science

    Vitol 4.9company rating

    Vitol job in Houston, TX

    Vitol is the world's largest independent energy and commodities trading company. Every day we use our expertise and logistical networks to distribute energy around the world, efficiently and responsibly. From 40 offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed over $1 billion of capital to renewable projects and are identifying and developing low-carbon opportunities around the world. Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 65+ nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force. Learn more about us here. This Role is located in Houston, TX - In office 5x a week Job Description As our portfolio of work continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join our global data science and machine learning team. This role will have an initial focus on supporting our GenAI tools, including our firmwide virtual assistant. Concretely this means you will: * Implement: take the requirements from our broad range of commercial stakeholders and translate these into application features. * Design: Ensure we design and build the models and tools to meet the functional/non-functional requirements, as well as being supportable. The role will also help partner teams understand how they can support and integrate to the AI tools. * Translate: Act as a local champion for data science and AI, helping users adopt tools and articulate their changes and requirements to the wider team. The individual will work both with our data scientists and machine learning engineers but will also need to directly engage with the commercial teams (across trading, operations, support functions, etc.). The role will also act as a bridge between the Data Science team and other technology teams for areas like application integration, data sourcing, infrastructure and tooling. For the successful candidate, this role will give them exposure across the machine learning lifecycle, being able to apply their skills wherever they can add value, from working with business stakeholders to help define the project, to data collation through to solution design and model implementation. We are looking for a candidate who brings both a breadth and depth of experience, from a theoretical and practical perspective; but equally someone who can and wants to continue learning. As a small team, everyone is expected to organize, prioritize and execute their own tasks; with a strong focus on maximizing the business value from their actions. This means the individual will need to be comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously, managing competing priorities and stakeholder requirements. The successful candidate will join a team of experienced, collaborative practitioners, who are (pragmatically) solving some of the most challenging and impactful problems the energy industry is facing; as well as pushing the boundaries around the 'art of the possible'. Core Responsibilities include: * Act as the primary point of contact in Houston for our GenAI toolset * In conjunction with the global Data Scientists deliver models and solutions to business users, and other technology teams across a wide range of projects and technologies * Develop, test, maintain software tools and data pipelines for machine learning * Provide software engineering and design expertise and best practices (Python) with a focus on maintainability, performance, and reliability * As needed, take ownership of key technical infrastructure * Engage with projects at any point in their lifecycle, understand and debug bespoke applications; driving performance and reliability * Manage relationships and priorities across projects, focused on maximising value * Actively participating in and leading code reviews, experiment design and tooling decisions to help drive the team's velocity and quality Qualifications Essential Qualifications * 3-5+ years in industry; fluency in Python with ability to design and write clean, modular, well-documented code and a solid understanding of coding best practices * Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field * Ability and desire to learn and apply new technologies * Ability to logically evolve an architecture from prototype to product, considering technical debt and delivery risk * Collaborative approach to problem solving - ability to effectively pair program * Effective technical communicator - both written and verbal; able to translate loose designs into documentation / process / operating model * Experience with data engineering, APIs, and cloud platforms (ideally AWS) and containerization technologies (Docker) * Experience with enterprise software development lifecycle and tooling including continuous integration and delivery concepts/technologies Desired Experience * Experience with machine learning workflows, cloud scale machine learning infrastructure (including LLMs) * Experience in the energy or commodities trading industry, with knowledge of financial markets and trading concepts * Data orchestrators (Airflow, Dagster) and cloud-based ETL/ELT pipelines Personal Characteristics * A self-motivated individual who thrives on seeing the results of their work make an impact in the business * Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing * Proven ability to be flexible, work hard, and a sense for the art of the possible * Methodical, organized and with an attention to detail - in general, in experimental design, and in code! * Willingness to share their knowledge and learn from others * An interest in learning about the commodities space * Resourceful, able to think creatively and adapt in a dynamic environment * Team player, with an open non-political style and a high level of integrity * Desire to be a thought-partner in a fast-growing team, and make an impact at a business that sits at the heart of the world's energy flows Additional Information What we offer * Competitive salary and benefits package * Large diversity of projects with real-world impacts on a truly global scale * Entrepreneurial environment within a flat hierarchy, where great ideas come to life quickly * Close collaboration with various business units across our key regions (eg. London, Singapore, Geneva) * A highly motivated DS and ML team comprised of experienced individuals with a supportive attitude and great team spirit * Being part of the energy transition through increased emphasis on renewable & alternative energy sources at a pivotal moment in the industry * Strong management commitment to incorporating machine learning into the future of Vitol's operations This Role is located in Houston, TX - In office 5x a week
    $70k-95k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Full Stack Desk Developer (Python/React)

    Vitol 4.9company rating

    Vitol job in Houston, TX

    Vitol is the world's largest independent energy and commodities trading company. Every day we use our expertise and logistical networks to distribute energy around the world, efficiently and responsibly. From 40 offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed over $1 billion of capital to renewable projects and are identifying and developing low-carbon opportunities around the world. Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 65+ nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force. Learn more about us here. This Role is located in Houston, TX - In office 5x a week Job Description We are hiring for Full Stack Developer positions across multiple teams, working closely with a wide range of business lines. You will be given the opportunity to work with technical and non-technical experts and develop innovative solutions, and full-stack applications used globally across a wide range of commercial and operational desks. The role will offer you an incredible opportunity to impact decisions through the development of innovative solutions. You will be heavily involved in helping transform the existing applications landscape, where your ability to quickly understand business requirements, communicate effectively, work independently and rapidly prototype/iterate over new and existing requirements will be crucial in driving modern cutting-edge solutions to empower our commercial teams. Full Stack Developer roles, located in Houston, TX characterize themselves by: Rapid Prototyping: Working closely with the operations/commercial teams to build and support market-focused business development applications and support existing tools, by rapidly iterating on user feedback, turning it into actionable value-adding solutions Project Management: Analyze ongoing business and user requirements and independently manage project lifecycles from end-to-end within the team. Innovation: Suggest innovative and reliable technical solutions for the business, enhancing existing processes or identifying new opportunities for the business to leverage. Platform Expertise and Integration: Develop a deep understanding of Vitol's MIS platforms and tools, their functionalities and capabilities to help the platforms thrive. Qualifications Relevant university degree 3+ years of full stack Python + .NET C# (backend) development experience with in-depth knowledge of ORM and API frameworks 3+ years of full stack Typescript React development experience Experience using Python libraries such as Fast API, SQL Alchemy and Pydantic is mandatory Experience using C# Entity Framework preferred Experience in building, maintaining and optimizing relational SQL databases (PostgresSQL/Oracle) Passion for developing in Python, C# and React and a driven desire to engage with both our development community and the business Drive to stay up to date with changes in the Python, C# and Typescript React landscape, and develop on the forefront of these exciting and fast-paced programming languages Additional Information Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. Because of the collaborative, fast-paced, and high energy nature of our business, Vitol requires team members to work from our fully-equipped office. Team management: lead by example (on duty…), non-political style (Vitol and his team before his own interests) and a high level of personal integrity Business and user focus (no “IT for IT” spirit) Thinking solution and not problem Highly responsive, energetic and enthusiastic Capable of prioritizing tasks and meeting critical deadlines Excellent judgment, attention to details Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing Ease with Follow The Sun (FTS) organization All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
    $79k-105k yearly est. 43d ago
  • Risk Strategist (C++)

    Vitol 4.9company rating

    Vitol job in Houston, TX

    We are the world's largest independent energy and commodities trading company. Every day we use our expertise and logistical networks to distribute energy around the world, efficiently and responsibly. Vitol in a few numbers: Financials: $330 billion revenues in 2024; Physical footprint: Over 7 million barrels per day of crude oil and energy products and, 250 ships transporting our cargos at any point in time; Capital investments: Over $2.5 billion of capital committed to renewable projects. In addition to storages, refining capacity, service stations, etc.; Diverse workforce: 40 offices worldwide, 65 nationalities. For more information: vitol.com Job Description In order to better equip the front office teams, and in the context of tremendous growth in our trading portfolios, we are developing a greenfield Risk & PnL engine within our CTRM (Commodity Trading & Risk Management system). We are seeking someone with strong C++ or similar e.g., C#, Java, and Python development skills. You will join one other team member in Houston, with the rest of the team based in London. In this role, you will: Deploy: Roll-out of the new Risk & PnL engine to our Americas business (trading desks & risk management teams) - be the team's ambassador in Houston, closely collaborating both with the business and other tech teams Team-up: Liaise and work with the rest of the new Risk & PnL engine Dev team in London on any development needed by the Americas business Develop: Leverage core components of the new Risk & PnL engine, and other parts of the CTRM to develop reports, tools and functionalities required by the business As a Risk Strategist you will be at the crossroads of the development of this new Risk & PnL engine, facing both business priorities and technical challenges. You will often face ambiguous problems requiring you to define not only the answer but also the question. This role involves regular travel to London, to ensure close collaboration with the rest of the new risk engine Dev team. This Role is located in Houston, TX - In office 5x a week Qualifications What you need to bring C++ Development: 3+ years developing at enterprise-level. Demonstrated experience in the development of robust, maintainable and extensible code Python: Some enterprise-level experience. Experience working in front office risk applications. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Full proficiency in English. Strong sense of ownership, ability to work independently as well as in a team. Exemplary work ethics. University degree (Bachelor or Master) in a technical field. Qualifications that will help you stand out Experience with derivative risk concepts including option pricing and Greek risk measures. Energy markets experience. Additional Information What we offer Competitive compensation and benefits package. Exposure to a wide range of commodities, in energy and beyond, and unparalleled depth, from financial trading down to physical assets. Being part of a team of a diverse and experienced developers & quants team developing a cutting-edge Risk & PnL engine from scratch. Unrestricted access to trading desks, in a collaborative and flat working environment. Strong commitment of management & trading desks to the development and deployment of this new Risk & PnL engine. An international and collaborative workforce and team, across continents. Your role in global energy flows and challenges. This Role is located in Houston, TX - In office 5x a week
    $65k-122k yearly est. 22d ago
  • Trade Settlements Analyst

    Vitol 4.9company rating

    Vitol job in Houston, TX

    Vitol is a leader in energy and commodities. Vitol produces, manages and delivers energy and commodities to consumers and industry worldwide. In addition to its primary business of trading, Vitol is invested in infrastructure globally, with $13+ billion invested in long-term assets. Vitol's customers include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves its customers from some 40 offices worldwide. Revenues in 2024 were $331bn. For more information: vitol.com Job Description Vitol's Middle Office function couples a dynamic and challenging work environment with a team eager for growth, learning, and career development. The Middle Office is comprised of distinct and critical roles that support Economic, Operational, Legal and Regulatory health of our Commercial activities. The position offers the analyst the opportunity to work in an area of the organization that blends core business processes as well as the utilization and implementation of advanced technical tools and applications. As a Trade Settlements Analyst, you will develop an in-depth knowledge of how Vitol operates its businesses, along with valuable experience and skills related to the complete trade life-cycle, encompassing the people, processes, and systems. This role serves as a strong foundation for future advancement and opportunities within the organization. Responsibilities may include: Responsible for the daily invoicing of trades and processing the entry of product and ancillary trade-related invoices in Vista Working directly with the Traders, Operators/Schedulers, and Commercial Analysts with regards to tracking and maintaining accuracy and completeness of trades in Vista (trade processing system) Interacting with various MIS teams to design and implement optimized workflows utilizing Python Coordinating with global Data Science team in the implementation and application of artificial intelligence within various business processes Invoice to cost budget reconciliations to ensure accurate capture of PnL Preparation of approved invoices for payment and coordinating with Treasury for accurate cash forecasting Timely and accurate settlement including the invoicing of sales, purchases, transportation and various ad hoc costs Reconciliation and rolling of monthly storages for accurate inventory reporting Building relationships with counterparties to facilitate settlement Budget and cost review, and reconciliation of all open items Problem solve and explain month end anomalies from Vista for/with accounting Assist with the correct support documentation for physical movements Other projects as assigned - includes working on assignments from front office / Commercial team Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in with a focus in Business, Engineering or other related fields Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Proficiency in Python coding Preferred Multi-lingual (Spanish / Portuguese) viewed as a positive Ability to conceptually understand business flows Self-motivated and proactive in problem solving Highly organized Takes the initiative, self-starter Works well under pressure / fast-paced environment Analytical approach to data Adaptability Seeks to continuously build knowledge Excellent communication skills Additional Information Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. Because of the collaborative, fast-paced, and high energy nature of our business, Vitol requires team members to work from our fully equipped office All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
    $67k-107k yearly est. 14d ago
  • Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Agentic Workflow

    Vitol 4.9company rating

    Vitol job in Houston, TX

    Vitol is a leader in energy and commodities. Vitol produces, manages and delivers energy and commodities to consumers and industry worldwide. In addition to its primary business of trading, Vitol is invested in infrastructure globally, with $10+billion invested in long-term assets. Vitol's customers include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves its customers from some 40 offices worldwide. Revenues in 2024 were $331bn. Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 65+ nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force. Learn more about us here. This Role is located in Houston, TX - In office 5x a week Job Description We are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer / Platform Engineer to design and build a production-grade agentic workflow platform. This role sits at the intersection of LLM systems engineering, distributed platforms, and applied ML, with a strong emphasis on orchestration, reliability, and extensibility. You will be responsible for architecting and implementing agent-based workflows that integrate large language models, retrieval systems, structured knowledge, and external APIs-designed for robustness, observability, and real-world business use. Design and implement multi-agent and single-agent workflows using orchestration patterns and tools, context engineering, memory management, and guardrail strategies. Design RAG pipelines incorporating vector search, hybrid retrieval, and citation tracking. Implement knowledge graph-backed reasoning, including ontologies, entity resolution and graph-based context construction. Design evaluation frameworks for agent task completion correctness, quality, cost, and latency. Develop and deploy machine learning models, focusing on production readiness, scalability, and performance. Collaborate with data scientists to transition experimental models into robust, production-grade applications. Integrate with collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, alerting systems) for intelligent distribution of insights. Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment, testing, and monitoring of models. Architect and deploy systems on AWS, leveraging compute, storage and security services Qualifications Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. 6+ years of experience in software engineering, ML engineering, or platform engineering. Strong proficiency in writing production-grade Python, and experience with Claude Code or Cursor. Hands-on experience with LLM-based systems, including: LangChain / LangGraph MCP Langsmith Claude or comparable frontier models AWS AgentCore or comparable agentic frameworks Solid understanding of RAG architectures, embeddings, and vector search. Experience designing and consuming APIs (REST and/or async/event-driven). Strong cloud engineering experience on AWS. Knowledge of how to fine-tune frontier models to specific domain knowledge Experience with distillation, quantization and small language models is a plus Experience deploying traditional machine learning models into production environments using MLOps tools and best practices. Knowledge of distributed systems, large-scale model optimization, and API development. Exceptional ability to work on a team - especially a dynamic, innovative “tiger team” developing early stage PoC systems. Strong understanding of container orchestration and cloud-native application design. Ability to work in dynamic environments, handling rapid experimentation and iterative development. Additional Information Personal Characteristics A self-motivated individual who thrives on seeing the results of their work and its impact on the business Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing A keen sense for the art of the possible Proven ability to be flexible and work hard, both independently and collaboratively Methodical and organized - in general, in experimental design, and in code! Attention to detail with strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills An interest in learning about the energy commodities space Resourceful and able to think creatively and adapt in a dynamic and energetic environment Team player, with an open, non-political style and a high level of personal integrity Desire to be a thought-partner in a fast-growing team, and make an impact at a business that sits at the heart of the world's energy flows This Role is located in Houston, TX - In office 5x a week All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
    $63k-109k yearly est. 15d ago
  • Contract Negotiator

    Vitol 4.9company rating

    Vitol job in Houston, TX

    Vitol is the world's largest independent energy and commodities trading company. Every day we use our expertise and logistical networks to distribute energy around the world, efficiently and responsibly. From 40 offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed over $1 billion of capital to renewable projects and are identifying and developing low-carbon opportunities around the world. Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 65+ nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force. Learn more about us here. This Role is located in Houston, TX - In office 5x a week Job Description As a Contract Negotiator, you will be responsible for leading the negotiation, drafting, and management of a wide range of complex commercial contracts, specifically ISDA Master Agreements and NAESB Base Contracts, within the energy and commodities sector. You will collaborate closely with legal, commercial, compliance, credit, tax, accounting and operations teams to ensure contracts align with company objectives, mitigate risks, and comply with all relevant regulations. Key Responsibilities: Negotiate, draft, and review complex commercial agreements related to energy trading, including ISDA Master Agreements (including Credit Support Annexes) and NAESB Base Contracts. Review and negotiate ancillary trading documentation, including EEI, natural gas storage and transportation agreements, and other industry-standard agreements, as required. Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Legal, Compliance, Commercial, Credit, Risk, Operations) to ensure contracts meet business and regulatory requirements. Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks, proposing practical solutions to protect company interests. Maintain accurate records of all contracts and correspondence in the company's contract management system. Stay current on legal, regulatory, and market developments impacting energy contracts. Support the development and continuous improvement of contract templates and negotiation playbooks. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, or a related field; JD or equivalent legal qualification preferred. Minimum 5 years' experience negotiating and managing contracts in the energy, commodities, or related sectors; in-house experience at a trading house or energy company preferred. Deep understanding of derivatives, physical and financial trading, and associated risk management concepts. Strong understanding of contract law, energy markets, and regulatory frameworks. Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems. Detail-oriented with a proactive and solutions-focused approach. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Additional Information Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. Because of the collaborative, fast-paced, and high energy nature of our business, Vitol requires team members to work from our fully-equipped office. Team management: lead by example (on duty…), non-political style (Vitol and his team before his own interests) and a high level of personal integrity Business and user focus (no “IT for IT” spirit) Thinking solution and not problem Highly responsive, energetic and enthusiastic Capable of prioritizing tasks and meeting critical deadlines Excellent judgment, attention to details Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing Ease with Follow The Sun (FTS) organization All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
    $60k-90k yearly est. 46d ago
  • Direct Tax Manager

    Vitol 4.9company rating

    Vitol job in Houston, TX

    Vitol is a leader in energy and commodities. Vitol produces, manages and delivers energy and commodities to consumers and industry worldwide. In addition to its primary business of trading, Vitol is invested in infrastructure globally, with $10+billion invested in long-term assets. Vitol's customers include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves its customers from some 40 offices worldwide. Revenues in 2024 were $331bn. For more information: vitol.com Vitol's Tax team is comprised of high-achieving individuals who have a proven track record of expanding their value-added impact far more broadly than a traditional tax role would allow. In addition to managing the federal, state, and international tax compliance of the North American Vitol entities, they provide expert tax guidance to management, commercial, investments, and other relevant teams. The Direct Tax team serves a vital role in the Vitol organization, as they are responsible for guiding and managing all of the tax aspects of our trading, renewable asset, and service companies. Through this role you will gain exposure to Vitol's core trading business, upstream businesses, renewables (wind/solar/renewable natural gas/etc.) businesses, as well as in deal and investment transactions. As a group capable of providing meaningful tax analyses and detailed insight, they are called upon regularly and often by Senior Management to provide information used in senior regional and global decision-making processes. Vitol's Tax organization couples a dynamic and challenging work environment with a team eager for growth, learning, and career development. Responsibilities include: Supporting investment and deal teams in new business acquisitions and/or sales processes Performing the review of federal income tax returns and review of estimated/extension tax payments Performing the review of the quarterly income tax accruals, tax account reconciliations, deferred tax items, and current and deferred tax for provision reporting purposes Gathering, organizing, calculating and correctly utilizing data from the general ledger and accounting (VEGA) and trading (VISTA) systems Managing the response of federal income tax audits and jurisdictional tax notices Assistance with Pillar 2 calculations for North America Identifying tax savings opportunities and performing tax planning Other duties as assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time Successful candidates will: Manage a team of four highly capable professionals Be able to handle multiple priorities, tasks and simultaneous projects Be curious, creative and up for a challenge Have a genuine desire to build relationships across a global business Be comfortable undertaking new concepts and ideas associated with a fast-paced, dynamic business Have strong quantitative, analytical and critical thinking skills Continually assess, challenge and improve processes Work effectively both as part of a team and independently Have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Earn the trust of others by continuously demonstrating the ability to follow-through Qualifications 12 or more years of federal income tax experience with equivalent federal corporate tax (including consolidations) compliance and accrual (ASC 740 / IAS 12) experience in business or industry Experience in managing a team in a multinational corporation Advanced Excel skills CPA license is preferred Experience with OneSource Income Tax is preferred Exposure to partnership tax is preferred Exposure to international and/or state income tax is preferred Working knowledge of tax implications related to Renewable Energy projects and transactions is preferred Additional Information Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. Because of the collaborative, fast-paced, and high energy nature of our business, Vitol requires team members to work from our fully equipped office All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
    $77k-105k yearly est. 34d ago
  • Senior Machine Learning Engineer

    Vitol 4.9company rating

    Vitol job in Houston, TX

    Join us to shape the way energy trades in the future The energy we use to power our daily lives is delivered through pipelines, on ships, via truck and rail, and in wires and batteries. As a leading energy trader, Vitol is at the heart of energy markets worldwide, moving more than 5% of the world's energy, every single day. For 50 years we've challenged the status quo, looking for opportunities to create efficiencies and improve performance, and the recent explosion of data in the industry is just the next step in that journey. Today's energy markets face new challenges: changes in the way people consume energy, rising economic powers, new technologies, and geo-political shifts are changing the energy landscape, not to mention the COVID-19 pandemic and the beginning of the global energy transition. The Data Science team works closely with the commercial decision makers, using cutting edge machine learning to shape our understanding of the world's energy markets, identify new opportunities and turn data into impactful decision making. This is an opportunity to join a friendly, entrepreneurial and non-hierarchical environment, in a fun and agile team, and help revolutionize the way data is used within the organization. About Vitol Vitol is an energy and commodities company with revenues of $400 billion in 2023; its primary business is the trading and distribution of energy products globally - it trades over seven million barrels per day of crude oil and products and, at any time, has 250 ships transporting its cargoes. Vitol's clients include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves clients from some 40 offices worldwide and is invested in energy assets globally including 16mm3 of storage, 480kbpd of refining capacity, and 7,000 service stations. To date, we have committed over $2.5 billion of capital to renewable projects, and are identifying and developing low-carbon opportunities around the world. Who are we? Our people are our business: the company's value derives ultimately from them. It is on their expertise, innovation, drive and relationships that we depend for the development and growth of our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unfettered by hierarchy. Our business is global and our people are as diverse as the world in which we work. We have over 60 nationalities among our team - giving us a diversity of thinking which we believe translates into a greater understanding of our customers and better and more informed decisions. Job Description As our portfolio of work continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Machine Learning Engineer to join our data science and machine learning team. The individual will work closely with the data and machine learning specialists, software engineers and commercial teams to deliver machine learning models and applications. We work across the trading business, operations, and other support functions; so the individual will need to be comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders and technologies. The Machine Learning Engineer at Vitol has visibility and impact across the full project workflow: from working with business stakeholders to help define the project, to data collation and processing, exploratory analysis, model selection and tuning, and implementation of production models. The successful candidate will join a team of experienced, collaborative practitioners, who are (pragmatically) solving some of the most challenging and impactful problems the energy industry is facing; as well as pushing the boundaries around the ‘art of the possible'. Core Responsibilities include: Being an energetic and enthusiastic member of a team uniquely positioned to bring the power of data to bear on the inner workings of the energy industry Ability to relate effortlessly with the commercial side of the business, being a thought leader and looking for new ways how AI/DS can create value for Vitol Leading design, development, and deployment of machine learning systems, bringing their technical knowledge and experience into the team, and using this to create real solutions to real problems. Prioritization of projects based on changing business conditions and a keen eye for where maximum value can be delivered Collaborating with cross-functional technology teams to gather requirements and ensure the solutions align with business objectives Helping integrate the team's solutions (including GenAI) into existing systems and platforms to provide seamless user experiences and scale adoption Actively participating in code reviews, experiment design and tooling decisions to help drive the team's velocity and quality Helping build data and machine learning expertise within the business through knowledge sharing Qualifications Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field. Ph.D. is a plus Fluency in Python with the ability to write clean, modular, well-documented code as well as a solid understanding of coding best practices 5-7+ years in industry developing and deploying machine learning models, preferably in NLP, LLM and ideally generative AI domains Experience in successfully applying LLMs to solve business problems, solid understanding of Gen AI design paradigms and best practices Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Transformers Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS) and containerization technologies (Docker) Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and in a team Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Understanding of machine learning fundamentals, including deep learning, generative models, NLP techniques, such as sentiment analysis, and entity recognition and disambiguation Additional Information Desired Experience Practical, real world (production) experience with Gen AI based models and their applications Experience in the energy or commodities trading industry, with knowledge of financial markets and trading concepts Experience integrating machine learning systems into interactive dashboards (e.g. Dash, Streamlit) and present use cases of machine learning to non-technical colleagues Time series modelling (both machine-learning and econometric approaches) Application of a wide range of ML methodologies to real life applications Enterprise software development (systems design, code review, version control, etc.) Data orchestrators (Airflow, Dagster) and cloud-based ETL/ELT pipelines Awareness of continuous integration and delivery concepts/technologies Personal Characteristics A self-motivated individual who thrives on seeing the results of their work make an impact in the business Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing Proven ability to be flexible, work hard, and a sense for the art of the possible Methodical, organized and with an attention to detail - in general, in experimental design, and in code! Willingness to share their knowledge and learn from others An interest in learning about the commodities space Resourceful, able to think creatively and adapt in a dynamic environment Team player, with an open non-political style and a high level of integrity Desire to be a thought-partner in a fast-growing team, and make an impact at a business that sits at the heart of the world's energy flows What we offer Competitive salary and benefits package Large diversity of projects with real-world impacts on a truly global scale Entrepreneurial environment within a flat hierarchy, where great ideas come to life quickly Close collaboration with various business units across our key regions (eg. London, Singapore, Houston, Geneva) A highly motivated DS and ML team comprised of experienced individuals with a supportive attitude and great team spirit Being part of the energy transition through increased emphasis on renewable & alternative energy sources at a pivotal moment in the industry Strong management commitment to incorporating machine learning into the future of Vitol's operations All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
    $95k-143k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Network Engineer

    Vitol 4.9company rating

    Vitol job in Houston, TX

    Vitol is a leader in energy and commodities. Vitol produces, manages and delivers energy and commodities to consumers and industry worldwide. In addition to its primary business of trading, Vitol is invested in infrastructure globally, with $10+billion invested in long-term assets. Vitol's customers include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves its customers from some 40 offices worldwide. Revenues in 2023 were $400bn. Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 65+ nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force. Learn more about us here. This Role is located in Houston, TX - In office 5x a week Job Description The Network Engineer will be based in Houston and will report to the Network manager and will have responsibility for: Main task is to ensure the day-to-day network operation and monitoring, find and technically solve problems related to network with a business-oriented approach Work with other IT teams on a global scale to implement new systems and address security concerns Maintain network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis, troubleshooting network problems, and escalating problems to vendor, office, datacenter and remote location Upgrade network equipment to the latest stable firmware releases Design and implement both wire and wireless networks of an organization, including LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet exposure and Sdwan solution Cisco ISE authentication (802.1x, Radius & Tacacs) Enhance network security, as well as documenting network processes and cabling layouts Knowledge of regulatory requirements and security compliance standards relevant to network infrastructure Ensure that proxy solution is up and running and be able to manage deployment Nice to have telephony knowledge for SBC and Teams environment Will be required to work beyond normal business hours and be on call Integrate and be part of a Follow the Sun team Manage and ensure F5 LTM / GTM environment Qualifications Very strong technical skills on Cisco Equipment - CCNP certification preferred Implement and maintain Palo Alto Firewalls for network security and access control. Utilize SolarWinds NPM (Network Performance Monitor) and NCM (Network Configuration Manager) for network monitoring and configuration management. And ThousandEyes solution. Solid understanding of Cisco routing and switching products and networking (Eigrp, Ospf, BGP / DmVPN/ Catalyst & Nexus) SDwan, Internet & low latency circuit experience is required Wi-fi deployment and operation on Aruba & Cisco Meraki Cloud experiences on Azure, AWS, GCP is required Audiocode SBC + IP phones Proxy solution such as McAfee, Zscaler, Palo Alto WAF on F5 Silverline F5 LTM certification will be a plus Automation, python script, ansible is required Experience with Trading Market Data is an advantage Education: Minimum Bachelor of Science in Networking Experience: 8-10 years as Network engineer in a multi-cultural environment This Role is located in Houston, TX - In office 5x a week Additional Information Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. Because of the collaborative, fast-paced, and high energy nature of our business, Vitol requires team members to work from our fully-equipped office. Team management: lead by example (on duty…), non-political style (Vitol and his team before his own interests) and a high level of personal integrity Business and user focus (no “IT for IT” spirit) Thinking solution and not problem Highly responsive, energetic and enthusiastic Capable of prioritizing tasks and meeting critical deadlines Excellent judgment, attention to details Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing Ease with Follow The Sun (FTS) organization All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
    $66k-89k yearly est. 60d+ ago

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